20 Questionable Oscar nominations that raised eyebrows

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16. Gone with the Wind

Still from the movie (Image via Warner Bros. Pictures)
Still from the movie (Image via Warner Bros. Pictures)

Even though the movie is one of the most popular films, there was a section of people who felt that it sympathized with the confederacy’s cause and even glorified it, whitewashing the bitter truth about slavery. Still, the movie was a cultural milestone and went on to win the Best Picture award at the 1940 ceremony, leaving behind more worthy films like The Wizard of Oz.

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Edited by Anshika Jain